Transionospheric Synthetic Aperture Imaging

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This landmark monograph presents recent mathematical advancements in analyzing ionospheric distortions of SAR images and offers innovative mitigation strategies. It begins by discussing radar ambiguity theory in synthetic aperture imaging and the propagation of radio waves through ionospheric plasma, including anisotropic and turbulent cases. The book also addresses mathematical modeling of extended radar targets, the scattering of radio waves, and the theoretical analysis of the start-stop approximation, commonly used in SAR signal processing but often without proper justification. The mathematics is rigorous, ensuring clarity and transparency in its assumptions. The work is interdisciplinary, providing a comprehensive exposition of the field and an accurate account of relevant physical processes. It is aimed at applied mathematicians interested in radar imaging and remote sensing, as well as physicists and electrical engineers involved in spaceborne SAR sensor development and data processing. The methods are also beneficial for researchers working on various imaging types. Additionally, the book is accessible to graduate students in applied mathematics, physics, engineering, and related disciplines. Praise from Richard Albanese highlights its potential to revolutionize synthetic aperture radar research and practice by promoting more rigorous image formation.